BELLOWS FALLS — A wastewater operator for the town of Bellows Falls has resigned after he pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing and distributing child pornography.

Daniel Gay, 41, of Springfield, resigned this week, days after he appeared in court in White River Junction.

According to court documents, Gay was cited June 28 on seven felony counts of possessing and distributing child pornography. He was ordered to sign an unsecured $100,000 appearance bond rather than post bail and was given a list of conditions, including a daily check-in with the Springfield Police Department.